Meteorologist Amy Freeze brings you the latest weather updates for NYC and the Northeast, with insights into this week’s fluctuating temperatures and storm predictions.

Join Amy Freeze as she navigates through the varying temperatures and upcoming thunderstorms in the Northeast. From a pleasant 84 degrees in NYC to an expected thunderstorm cooldown over the weekend, stay prepared with your weather strategy. Plus, get a sneak peek into next week’s early thunderstorm warnings and more mild weather to follow. For more detailed updates, head to https://amyfreeze.ai/ Across the Northeast, the Regional Radar reveals widespread rain showers, especially concentrated over northern New York, including areas like Albany and Syracuse, stretching up towards the New England coast, affecting Boston and Portland. Buffalo and the surrounding areas are also experiencing rain. In contrast, cities along and south of the 95 corridor, such as New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C., are currently enjoying clearer skies, though cloud cover is beginning to increase. As we look towards the western parts, Scranton and Pittsburgh remain mostly dry with occasional light rain potential.
New York City this afternoon is experiencing temperatures around 80 degrees by 4 PM, with mostly cloudy skies. Winds are coming from the southwest at 7 miles per hour. By 6 PM, temperatures dip slightly to 79 degrees, transitioning to partly cloudy skies. Expect a gentle southwest breeze continuing into the evening with temperatures reaching 74 degrees by 8 PM.
Today’s high temperatures across the Northeast region are looking quite warm. New York City is set to reach a high of 82 degrees, while Philadelphia could soar to 86. Scranton is also enjoying warm weather, with a high of 80 degrees. Farther north, Albany will see temperatures hitting 81 degrees. In contrast, Boston will remain a bit cooler at 76 degrees, and Portland faces a chilly 56 degrees. This significant temperature difference highlights the warmth moving up from the south, while coastal areas are experiencing more moderate conditions.
Tonight, New York City will see a low of 62 degrees, while Philadelphia cools to 63. Scranton is expected to get down to 59 degrees, and Buffalo is cooler at 47 degrees. Albany will be slightly colder at 46 degrees, while Portland will have a low of 51. Expect a brisk night ahead across the region.
Tomorrow, the Northeast is set for above-average high temperatures largely influenced by a warm front. Boston will reach a warm 80 degrees, while New York follows closely at 79 degrees. Philadelphia expects to soar to 85 degrees, a noteworthy high for this time of year. Scranton will see a comfortable 73 degrees, whereas Pittsburgh is looking at a mild 65 degrees. In contrast, Buffalo and Syracuse will remain cooler, both hitting just 53 degrees.
A low-pressure system will bring scattered thunderstorms across the Northeast, impacting areas from Pittsburgh to Albany by late morning. Brief heavy rain is possible but widespread severe weather isn’t expected, though isolated gusty winds could occur. Afternoon showers continue to track eastward, moving through New York City and into Boston by evening. Temperatures remain mild, hovering in the 60s and 70s, keeping it comfortable between showers. A high-pressure system will clear skies later, leading to sunny conditions as we head into the weekend.
The UV index in New York City is moderate on Friday with a value of 6, leading to a burn time of about 23 minutes in direct sunlight. On Saturday, we’re looking at a UV index of 7, which means the sun will be quite strong, with a burn time at approximately 20 minutes.